Reading

Welcome to our Reading Program!

The University of West Georgia, College of Education, Department of Literacy and
Special Education offers innovative literacy education courses which lead to the M.Ed.
in Reading Instruction. The 100% online program consists of 30 hours of coursework
with at least 15 hours earned in the area of language and literacy education. Required
courses focus on research-based, effective instruction, critical literacy, literacy
supported through technology, teacher as leader, culture and literature, second language
learning, and reading and writing assessment and instruction integrated in content-area
studies. The M.Ed. in Reading Instruction utilizes the 2010 Standards for Reading
Professionals as developed by the International Reading Association. Applicants must
possess an undergraduate degree in a teaching field and possess or be eligible for
a level 4 teaching certificate to qualify for admission to the program. The 30 hour
program consists of 3 hours of Instructional Design, 6 hours of Teacher as Leader,
15 hours in the Literacy (i.e., reading and writing) concentrations, 3 hours in Culture
and Literacy, and 3 hours in Research. Graduates of the program are prepared to take
leadership positions in their school districts. The program meets the Standards for
Reading Professionals as developed by the International Reading Association. While
not a requirement to graduate, passing the appropriate GACE exams qualifies one to
have Reading Specialist added to the teaching certificate.